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WP03 MDJ

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,666 mi
Last recorded117,666 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 MDJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 117,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All tyres has perishing.

All tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 115,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre's edge worn.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre's edge worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aims adjusted internally

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 106,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aims adjusted internally

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,064 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,932 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

alternator belt in poor condition,o/s/f door window not operating correctly,both front antiroll bar linkage rubbers in poor condition ok for mot.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,136 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 48,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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WP03 MDJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP03 MDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP03 MDJ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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